Brecon bungalow extensions, designed and built
A bungalow extension in Brecon starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in BreconFrom £24,000 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLD3
Included in a typical project
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Planning application where needed
- Structural survey before any upward extension
Bungalow roofs are often hipped, which makes tying in an extension roof a careful job. We draw the roof junction early because it drives both the look and the cost.
Guide prices for Brecon
These guide figures apply our Wales adjustment (×0.93) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Brecon: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £24,000 – £29,500 | £28,500 – £37,000 | £36,000 – £47,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £59,500 | £58,000 – £76,000 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £56,500 – £68,500 | £66,500 – £86,500 | £84,500 – £111,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Covering Brecon
Postcode districts we cover around Brecon include LD3. Neighbouring towns we cover include Llandrindod Wells (21 miles), Newtown (39 miles), Welshpool (49 miles).
For homes towards Gwent, Ebbw Vale is around 14 miles away. In Wales, terraced houses with rear offshoots are common in the towns, while detached houses and bungalows dominate in rural areas.
Do I need planning permission in Brecon?
In Wales single-storey bungalow extensions follow the normal limits (up to 4 m at the rear); adding a storey needs planning permission.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape or World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Bungalow extension questions answered
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Brecon?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Brecon, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Brecon be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Is it better to extend sideways or upwards?
Sideways and rearwards is usually simpler, cheaper and keeps single-level living. Upwards saves garden but means stairs, more structure and planning permission.
Book a free site visit in Brecon
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.